Ubangi Stomp
Stray Cats Lyrics

OoooOoooOooo-ah!
Expressing excitement and anticipation for the events to follow.

Well I rocked over Italy and I rocked over Spain
The singer has performed in various locations and found the experience to be similar in each place.

Rocked in Memphis, it was all the same.
Even a location as renowned and distinct as Memphis lacks originality in its music scene, according to the singer.

'Till I rocked to Africa and rolled off the ship,
The artist had finally arrived in Africa, after traveling on a ship.

Seen them natives do an odd looking skip.
The artist was struck by the unusual and unfamiliar dance moves of the indigenous population.

Parted the weeds and looked over the swamp,
The singer explored the surroundings in detail.

And I seen them cats doing the Ubangi Stomp.
The singer observed the locals performing a dance called the Ubangi Stomp.

Ubangi stomp, reggae roll, beats any stomp that you ever been told.
The artist extols the virtues of the Ubangi Stomp's unique style and its superiority over other music genres.

Ubangi stomp, Ubangi style, when it hits it drives them Ubangi's wild.
The artist notes that when the music starts, the locals become ecstatic and energized.

Well I looked up the chief he invited me in,
The artist met the leader of the local tribe and was invited to participate in their music-making.

He said, Hey big jam session's about to begin
The chief informed the singer that a collaborative music-making event was about to commence.

He handed me a tom tom, I picked up the beat,
The chief gave the artist an instrument to play, and they fell in sync with the rest of the group.

That crazy thing send shivers to my feet.
The music made by the group has a powerful effect on the singer.

I rocked and I rolled, skipped with a smile, Gonna Ubangi stomp man, Ubangi style.
The singer thoroughly enjoyed his experience playing music with the tribe and anticipates future jam sessions with them.

Well I rocked all night and part of the day,
The singer enjoyed playing the music into the wee hours of the morning.

Had a good rockin' time with the chief's daugher May.
The artist spent time with the chief's daughter and enjoyed her company.

We were making good time and gettin' to know,
The artist and the chief's daughter were enjoying each other's company and getting to know each other better.

When the Captain said, "Sorry we gotta go."
The captain of the ship informed the singer that they needed to leave Africa and return to their original destination.

Well, well that's all right man now, go right ahead,
The singer is not particularly saddened by the prospect of leaving, and encourages the captain to proceed.

Gonna Ubangi stomp 'till I roll over dead.
The artist intends to continue playing and enjoying the music of the Ubangi Stomp until the end of their life.

Ubangi stomp, reggae roll, beats any stomp that you ever been told.
The artist once again praises the unique style of the Ubangi Stomp and asserts its superiority over other styles of music.

Ubangi stomp, Ubangi style, when it hits it drives them Ubangi's wild.
The artist reiterates that the music of the Ubangi Stomp has a powerful effect on the local population, leading them to become excited and energetic.